how to delete file search history list

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How do I delete the existing entries in the Start/Find/Files &
Folders/Named top window...I have a number of entries for example under the
la x x x x x and want to clear this list so if I enter "la" I will not get
an autocomplete list to chose from ?

Thanks,
Tim
 
Start>Settings>Control Panel>Internet Options>General>Clear History

If you want to clean the saved Web passwords and form entries,

Start>Settings>Control Panel>Internet Options>Content>AutoComplete>Clear
Forms and then Clear Passwords

If you want to clear recently accessed documents, programs, and web sites,

Right Click on the blank area of the task bar and select
Properties>Advanced>Clear

That will usually take care of most paranoia.
 
Hi Tim,

For a method that you can use to delete search arguments that have been typed in
visit Jerold Schulman's site at http://www.jsiinc.com, click the hyperlink "Tips &
Tricks", and search for this JSI Tip:

3836 » How do I remove the Windows 2000 Search history for files/folders?

For more information about AutoComplete see the following Microsoft
Knowledge Base Article:

KB319958 - Names of Previously Opened and Saved Files Appear in Typical
Windows Explorer-Style Dialog Boxes in Windows Me and Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=319958

KB217148 - How to Use the AutoComplete Feature in Internet Explorer 5 and 6
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=217148

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Carrie Garth, Microsoft MVP for Windows 2000
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: "trinaz" <trinaz AT cox DOT net>
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: How do I delete the existing entries in the Start/Find/Files &
: Folders/Named top window...I have a number of entries for example under the
: la x x x x x and want to clear this list so if I enter "la" I will not get
: an autocomplete list to chose from ?
:
: Thanks,
: Tim
 
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